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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has conveyed his warm wishes to Goans on the Feast of St Francis Xavier, a celebration observed with deep reverence across the State. In his message, the Chief Minister said the annual feast is cherished not only in Goa but also by devotees worldwide. Extending a “happy feast” to those in Goa and the Goan community living elsewhere, he said the event reflects Goa’s spirit of harmony as thousands come together in prayer. Dr Sawant noted that the novenas held in the days leading to the feast play an important role in…

Team Goemkarponn TUEM: A house in Tuem, Pernem, was hit by a daytime burglary on Tuesday, with the intruder making off with jewellery and cash valued at around ₹4 lakh. Police said the theft occurred around 10 am at the home of Anil Sawant, which was empty at the time. Investigators believe the culprit forced open a safe using a coconut-husk–peeling tool and took three gold chains along with other ornaments and cash. The break-in came to light when Sawant’s brother-in-law, who had been cutting grass nearby, went to the house around 1 pm to store his machine. Finding the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Crime Branch has shut the door on sensational allegations made by cash-for-jobs accused Pooja Naik, concluding that her claims of paying ₹17.68 crore in bribes to a minister and two senior bureaucrats were not backed by a shred of evidence. Instead, investigators say the trail leads squarely to Naik herself. Addressing reporters on Tuesday, Crime Branch SP Rahul Gupta said the inquiry showed Naik had “created an elaborate façade” to convince hundreds of job seekers that she had access to government recruitment networks. “Every document, digital trail, and financial transaction examined so far points to only…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major development, Colvale Police have apprehended a key suspect in the high-value ₹1.5 crore burglary that rattled a well-known family in Tivim, pointing strongly to an insider-driven operation. The arrested individual, identified as Kabir Pradhan, was reportedly a close associate of the family’s grandchild and a regular visitor to the residence. Investigators say he exploited his access and familiarity with the home to facilitate the theft, having prior knowledge of the large cash reserves kept inside. During interrogation, Pradhan is said to have admitted his role and disclosed that the burglary was carried out with…

Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: Residents of Dabolim on Tuesday evening strongly objected to a proposed six-month diversion of traffic through narrow internal roads to facilitate ongoing works on the Dabolim Flyover project. The diversion, notified recently by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), triggered protests from locals who later approached the South Goa Collector seeking urgent intervention. Following their complaint, the South Goa Collector directed a joint site inspection, which was subsequently held at Dabolim by Mormugao Dy Collector Bhagwant Karmali, Mamlatdar Pranvijay Pandit, officials of NHAI, Traffic DySP South, Vasco PI Alvito Rodrigues, RTO officials and a large group…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), an R & D institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, marked a historic milestone on Monday with the release of a Special Commemorative Postage Stamp celebrating its Silver Jubilee—25 years of pioneering contributions to polar and ocean research. The ceremony coincided with Antarctica Day, observed globally to commemorate the signing of the Antarctic Treaty (1959). The event was held at the Prithvi Auditorium, NCPOR, Vasco-da-Gama, in the presence of distinguished guests, scientists, academicians, students and media representatives. Delivering the welcome address, Dr. Thamban Meloth,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s government-appointed lifesaving agency, Drishti Marine, has relaunched its guided sea-swimming initiative, Sagar Safar, a hands-on community programme aimed at helping locals and tourists build ocean confidence and understand essential water-safety practices. Conducted daily at 11 am and 4 pm, the sessions are held across six popular beaches—Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim and Candolim in North Goa, and Benaulim and Colva in South Goa. The hour-long guided experience offers participants the chance to swim alongside trained lifesavers, learn about sea conditions, understand currents and flags, and familiarise themselves with safety protocols to help reduce drowning incidents along Goa’s coastline.…